Assam: Dhubri narcotics team cracks down on illegal tobacco sales during enforcement drive

A joint team comprising police personnel and officials of the Narcotics Coordination Centre (NCORD) conducted an enforcement drive across several parts of Dhubri town on May 16, targeting betel nut shops allegedly involved in the sale of prohibited and regulated tobacco products.

The operation was led by NCORD nodal officer Dr Natyabir Das. During the drive, the team seized various tobacco products, including gutkha, cigarettes and zarda, from multiple establishments.

According to officials, fines were also imposed on shopkeepers found violating existing regulations related to the sale and storage of tobacco products.

The enforcement drive covered several localities in Dhubri town, including the Panch More area, where a number of 'paan' shops were inspected as part of the operation.

Officials stated that the drive was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen enforcement measures against the illegal sale and distribution of tobacco products in the district.